Guy Mitchell (27 February 1927 - 1 July 1999) was born Albert George Cernik… Read Full Bio ↴Guy Mitchell (27 February 1927 - 1 July 1999) was born Albert George Cernik, son of immigrants from Croatia, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. At the age of 11, he was signed by Warner Brothers Pictures, to be groomed as a child star, and he also performed on the radio on Station KFWB in Los Angeles, California. After leaving school, he worked as a saddle-maker, but supplemented his income by singing whenever he could. At this point in his life, Dude Martin, who had a country music broadcast in San Francisco, noticed him and hired him to perform with his band. He served in the United States Navy for two years, and after leaving the service became a singer with Carmen Cavallaro's big band. In 1947 he made some recordings for Decca with Cavallaro's band, but had to leave due to a case of food poisoning. He eventually went to New York City, and made several records for King Records under the name Al Grant. He won on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts radio show during this time.

Mitch Miller, who was in charge of talent at Columbia Records, noted Cernik in 1950, and he joined Columbia and got his new stage name at Miller's urging: Miller is supposed to have said, "my name is 'Mitchell' and you seem a nice 'guy', so we'll call you Guy Mitchell."

His first hit "My Heart Cries for You" was in 1951. In the 1950s and 1960s he acted in movies as well as singing. He did movies with Teresa Brewer and Rosemary Clooney. In 1957 he had his own television show.

Though he is considered an average pop singer, many of his songs have a decided rock beat to them, including "Knee Deep in the Blues", "Heartaches By the Number", "Rock-a-Billy", "The Same Old Me" and his biggest hit, "Singing the Blues", which was number one for 10 weeks in 1956.

2007 would have been Guy's 80th birthday year and to commemorate this anniversary SONYBMG(UK) are to release a new CD "The Essential Collection". A tribute site has also been launched: http://www.agreatguy.net detailing his life and career as a recording artiste.

Music Music Music
Guy Mitchell Lyrics

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Put another nickel in
In the nickelodeon
All I want is loving you
And music, music, music

Oh I'd do anything for you
Anything you'd want me to
All I want is kissing you

And music, music, music

Closer, me dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me

Put another nickel in
In the nickelodeon
All I want is loving you
And music, music, music

Put another nickel in
In the nickelodeon
All I want is loving you
And music, music, music

Oh I'd do anything for you
Anything you'd want me to
All I want is kissing you
And music, music, music

Oh closer, me dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me

Put another nickel in
In the nickelodeon
All I want is loving you
And music, music, music

Spoken:
Ha ha! Come on! Everybody!
Put some nickels in and keep that old nickelodeon playing

Ah yes and music, music, music

Ah la la la la la lala
la la la la la lala everybody!

Overall Meaning

Guy Mitchell's Music Music Music is a love song from the perspective of a lover who is mesmerized by the sight and sound of his partner. The lover compares his desire for his partner to his love for music. The singer is insinuating how he is in love with his partner and their intimacy. He asks his lover to come closer, to dance with him and feel the music. For him, the most beautiful part of music is when they are dancing close to each other. The lover is expressing his love for his partner in a unique way, using music as an analogy to show how their love is like a melody that they both enjoy.

The song was released in 1950 and was an instant hit. It topped the charts in the US and UK, making it one of the most successful songs of the year. The song was written by Stephen Weiss and Bernie Baum and was produced by Mitch Miller. It was also covered by many artists, including Teresa Brewer, who had a successful version of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Put another nickel in
Insert another coin into the nickelodeon music player.

In the nickelodeon
Referencing the old-timey music player.

All I want is loving you
Expressing a desire for romantic love.

And music, music, music
Asking for continuous music to accompany the romantic atmosphere.

Oh I'd do anything for you
Stating a willingness to do anything for the beloved.

Anything you'd want me to
Further emphasizing the willingness to comply with the beloved's desires.

All I want is kissing you
Expressing a strong desire for physical affection.

Closer, me dear come closer
Asking the beloved to move in closer.

The nicest part of any melody
Referring to the most pleasant part of a song.

Is when you're dancing close to me
Stating that the most enjoyable part of a song is when the singer and beloved are dancing together.

Ha ha! Come on! Everybody!
Encouraging a group activity or atmosphere.

Put some nickels in and keep that old nickelodeon playing
Suggesting that the group keeps the music player running by inserting more coins.

Ah yes and music, music, music
Reiterating the desire for continuous music.

Ah la la la la la lala la la la la la lala everybody!
Adding a playful and cheerful tone to the song.

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Chazz Escobedo

3y↑1

Always thought to myself how great would it be if my future kid knew how to play the piano and played it all jolly while I stand next to them and sing this to my wife lol